Looking for your next protective style? From knotless braids to boho locs, the following celebrity-approved hairstyles combine versatility, style, and hair health.

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Locs are an absolutely GOAT protective style, and no one can argue that, right? People have been ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Down to make the switch to locs? Here’s what you need to keep in mind: 1. If you opt for faux locs, use ...

Butterfly locs are the most recent edition of faux loc protective styles. The '90s-inspired, low-tension hairstyle uses water wave braiding hair to achieve a more carefree and textured version of the ...

Chlöe Bailey’s latest hair look solidified her as the current queen of versatile loc hairstyles. On June 24, the Praise This actress rocked perfectly parted box braids at the seventh annual Culture ...

Crochet braids are a protective hairstyle that involves looping hair extensions through your natural cornrowed hair using a crochet needle or pin. This technique is less damaging to the scalp compared ...

Crochet styles offer the versatility of braids, twists, locs, and curls with significantly less installation time than many traditional protective styles. Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble says crochet ...

In the lifelong quest to find myself, my hair has often been the main character. At first, it was simply a tool to fit in, using relaxers and GHDs to straighten my curls into something that more ...